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READERS COMMENTS
homie got a clue :)
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 david
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Posted: Jun 09, 2011 Anonymous
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Posted: Nov 04, 2010 tghrst
Midwestern Urban Ultralight Gear List:
Blackberry
Credit Card
SUV worse than 12 mpg
MP3 Player
Youtube compatible video camera
Pepper Spray
Stun Gun
Spare cell phone
Umbrella
Tactical ink pen
Ugg boots
Franklin Covey refills
Netbook
Duct tape
Paper clip
Chewing gum
Have fun and be safe.
Posted: Sep 18, 2010 Doc Savage, Outpost Outfitters
you should have a long distance bike touring list to parallel the ski touring list
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 Froggy Spinks
With regard to a PCT list, having been a former member of the Skagit County Search and Rescue in Washington, the list for the High Mountain Gear isn't a bad one to follow. It's very similiar to what we carried.
Posted: May 18, 2009 Chris
Is there a list for the PCT? I'd love to see one
Posted: Dec 24, 2008 ajmb
if you are having trouble printing list try this:
hilite desired text (the list),
copy text and
paste in your text program.
I did this with Text Edit and had no problem.
Posted: Nov 02, 2008 Griz
no its not just you. its been doing that to me too for some reason.
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 collin
quick fix for the busted links:
type: "www.backpacker.com/" in between "http://" and "gear..."
Posted: Oct 08, 2008 Mark
fix the shoping guide links
Posted: Sep 26, 2008 david
Save lists as web pages (File/Save As). They are then available for viewing, printing, or manipulating with Word, WordPerfect, etc. Improvise or die! Wonderful information, improved my trips, THANKS!
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 PsychoPhil/TrailNut
I can't get the whole list of Canoeing/Paddling Gear to print. It skips everything beyond duckboots, but then clearly prints the subscription demand, in color, wasting my printer cartridge. Fix it, and skip the advertising. I already subscribe.
Posted: May 16, 2008 M argaret-Ann Ellis
Happens to me too. :-(
Posted: May 12, 2008 Mike
well then...
Posted: May 12, 2008 me
All of your gear lists are unavailable. There is an "item not found" message when trying to select one.
Posted: May 12, 2008 Joseph Quam
Hey is it just me or do the links for gear lists not work?
Cheers
Ben
Posted: May 11, 2008 Ben Taylor
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